A&W Menu Prices

Last updated: October 2026 · US prices cross-checked across MenuXP (April 2026 update, Price UT DoorDash store listings) and awmenuprice.com (September 2026 update); calories from DoorDash/merchant menu listings and menuwithprice.com. A&W is franchised, so prices vary by location.

A&W Restaurants is America's oldest restaurant chain, founded in 1919 and famous for draft root beer served in frosty mugs. Its US menu centers on the Papa Burger family, hand-breaded chicken tenders, coney dogs, cheese curds and the iconic root beer float.

Quick answer: The cheapest item is a dipping sauce at $0.50; a full meal like the Papa Burger Combo typically costs around $10.91.

A&W Prices at a Glance

Cheapest item: Dipping Sauces (1 oz) — $0.50
Most expensive: Made Fresh Root Beer - 1 Gallon — $10.90
Average combo: $10.40
Best value pick: Papa Burger Combo — two-patty flagship burger with fries and a drink for about $10.91

Made Fresh Root Beer

Item	Price	Description
Draft Root Beer - Small	$2.34	Frosty mug of A&W's signature draft root beer, made fresh in the restaurant.
Draft Root Beer - Regular	$2.61	The classic medium pour of A&W's signature draft root beer.
Draft Root Beer - Large	$2.87	A full large frosty mug for serious root beer fans.
Made Fresh Root Beer - 1 Gallon	$10.90	A whole gallon of draft root beer to take home.

Classic Burgers

Item	Price	Calories	Description
Hamburger - Single	$3.99	330	A single beef patty with ketchup, mustard, pickles and onion on a toasted bun.
Cheeseburger - Single	$4.59	380	Single beef patty with a slice of American cheese and classic toppings.
Original Bacon Cheeseburger - Single	$6.29	520	The burger A&W invented in 1963, with bacon and American cheese.
Original Bacon Double Cheeseburger	$8.59	710	Double beef, double cheese and bacon for a bigger appetite.
Papa Burger	$5.79	640	Two 1/3 lb. beef patties, two slices of cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and Papa Sauce.
Third-pound Double Burger	$7.99		Two third-pound patties, the heartiest burger on the regular menu.

Chicken

Item	Price	Description
3 pc. Hand-breaded Chicken Tenders	$7.49	Crispy hand-breaded chicken tenders served on their own.
2 Chicken Sliders	$6.10	Two mini chicken sandwiches, great for a lighter bite.
Hand-breaded Chicken Tender Combo with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce	$9.99	Three crispy tenders with fries and a drink, plus a Thai sweet chili dipping sauce.

Hot Dogs

Item	Price	Calories	Description
Hot Dog	$3.45		Classic A&W hot dog on a toasted bun with your choice of toppings.
Coney Dog	$3.49	340	Hot dog topped with A&W's signature coney sauce.
Coney Cheese Dog	$3.29		Coney dog with melted cheese over the chili sauce.
5 pc. Corn Dog Nuggets	$2.29		Five bite-size corn dog nuggets, kid-friendly and shareable.
10 pc. Corn Dog Nuggets	$4.29		Ten corn dog nuggets for sharing or a hungry eater.

Sides

Item	Price	Calories	Description
Fries - Regular	$2.29	280	Classic golden fries, regular size.
Fries - Large	$2.59	400	A bigger basket of A&W's crispy fries.
Onion Rings	$3.29	310	Beer-battered sweet onion rings, fried to order.
Cheese Curds - Regular	$4.29	570	Real Wisconsin cheddar cheese curds, lightly breaded and fried.
Cheese Curds - Large	$6.39		Large shareable order of fried Wisconsin cheese curds.
Chili Cheese Fries	$3.39	410	Fries smothered in signature chili and creamy cheese sauce.
Dipping Sauces - 1 oz	$0.50		One-ounce cup of Papa Sauce, ranch, BBQ or other dipping sauces.

Combos

Item	Price	Calories	Description
Papa Burger Combo	$10.91	860-1150	The Papa Burger with regular fries and a regular drink.
Bacon Cheeseburger Combo	$10.34	752-1042	The original bacon cheeseburger with fries and a drink.
Cheeseburger Combo	$8.27		Cheeseburger with regular fries and a regular drink.

Sweets & Treats

Item	Price	Calories	Description
Famous Root Beer Float - Small	$2.99	330	A&W root beer poured over creamy vanilla soft serve, the brand's signature dessert.
Famous Root Beer Float - Regular	$3.39	380	The classic float in a regular size mug.
Famous Root Beer Float - Large	$4.09		Large-size float for the full frosty-mug experience.
Real Fruit Shake (Peach or Strawberry) - Small	$3.59		Real fruit blended into a thick small shake, peach or strawberry.
Real Fruit Shake (Peach or Strawberry) - Regular	$3.99		Regular-size real fruit shake with peach or strawberry.
Real Fruit Shake (Peach or Strawberry) - Large	$4.69		Large real fruit shake, extra thick.
Classic Shake (Vanilla, Chocolate or Strawberry) - Small	$3.59		Classic small shake in vanilla, chocolate or strawberry.
Classic Shake (Vanilla, Chocolate or Strawberry) - Regular	$3.99		Regular-size classic shake in vanilla, chocolate or strawberry.
Classic Shake (Vanilla, Chocolate or Strawberry) - Large	$4.69		Large classic shake, vanilla, chocolate or strawberry.

Popular at A&W

Papa Burger $5.79 The flagship two-patty burger with Papa Sauce; the item A&W is most famous for besides root beer.

Cheese Curds $4.29 Real Wisconsin cheddar curds fried golden; the most-liked side and a social-media favorite.

Famous Root Beer Float $2.99 The signature dessert - draft root beer over vanilla soft serve in a frosty mug.

Original Bacon Cheeseburger $6.29 A&W invented the bacon cheeseburger in 1963; the single is a mid-priced classic.

A&W Menu FAQs

How much is a Papa Burger combo at A&W?

The Papa Burger Combo (Papa Burger plus fries and a drink) typically runs about $10.91 at most US locations, roughly $8.27 - $10.91 depending on the store.

Why are A&W prices different at different locations?

A&W is franchised, so prices differ between restaurants. The same Papa Burger can cost $5.79 at one store and over $6.00 at another.

How much is an A&W root beer float?

The famous root beer float starts at about $2.99 for a small and goes up to roughly $4.09 for a large.

Does A&W have a kids menu?

Yes, most locations offer a kids' menu with smaller burgers, hot dogs, chicken and drinks, typically around $5.15 - $5.19 per item.

What is the cheapest burger at A&W?

Yes. The Bacon Cheeseburger ($6.29) and the Cheeseburger ($4.59) are solid cheaper options, and a dipping sauce at $0.50 is the cheapest item on the menu.

Prices may vary by location.